($716+) Tampa, FL to Garland, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Garland, TX

For the 1,101-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Garland, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,970 and $7,317. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $307 - $2,048 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Tampa generally start around $266 plus $84 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tampa to Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,970 - $4,703
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,365 - $5,436
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,231 - $7,317

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Tampa to Garland.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Garland, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tampa to Garland?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tampa, FL to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,214 and $4,426. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Tampa runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tampa to Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,214 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,613 - $3,092
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,091 - $4,426

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $717 in Tampa, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $154 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Garland, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tampa to Garland?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Tampa, FL to Garland, TX

A rental truck for this 1,101-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Garland, Texas, costs between $753 and $2,156. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $359 - $410
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tampa to Garland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $753 - $1,433
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $790 - $1,669
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,033 - $2,156

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tampa, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $717.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $359 - $410 for the 1,101-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $61 and $333, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $154 per night for hotel stops on the 1,101-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $307 - $461.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa to Garland?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Tampa, FL to Garland, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tampa, Florida, to Garland, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $922 and $2,630.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tampa to Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,104 - $2,146
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,263 - $2,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,673 - $3,369

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $77 - $154 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Tampa, Florida, typically costs $717.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Garland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tampa, FL vs Garland, TX

Day-to-day costs in Garland are close to what you're used to in Tampa: cost of living index of 100 versus 104, with average rent of $1,624/mo compared to $1,930/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 51/100 and 53.85/100 in Tampa versus 40/100 and 62.87/100 in Garland.